Our Purpose Begins with You
The mission of the Grand Foundation is to partner with our communities to promote education and social harmony for people of all ages.
Our Story
The purpose of the Grand Foundation is to provide funds to organizations to foster growth and opportunity especially concerning youth, education and our local communities. The Grand Foundation was built on the foundation of helping others.
Our Work
Partner with our communities to promote education and social harmony for people of all ages.
12 Months of Giving
Every 2 months, the Grand Foundation will feature a different organization. Each group will receive the following:
Mark R. Reckling Scholarship
Mark Reckling, born and raised in Waukegan, owned and operated Grand Appliance for 43 years.
Grant Requests
The Grand Foundation seeks to highlight and support local organizations that are making a difference.
2027 Reckling Invitational
We are excited to announce the 2027 Reckling Invitational golf tournament on at the Club at Strawberry Creek in Kenosha, Wisconsin!
We hope to draw our friends, colleagues and community together in an effort to raise funds for the Mark R. Reckling Scholarship. More details will be available as the event date approaches.
Latest Events and Updates
Community Backpack-A-Thon with Cradles to Crayons
Join the GRAND Foundation at Wintrust Arena on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, for Cradles to Crayons’ Community Backpack-A-Thon. Volunteers will pack brand-new school supplies into backpacks for local children as part of the Ready for Learning initiative.
March/April 12 Months of Giving Recipient: Indy Hygiene Hub
The GRAND Foundation is proud to support and highlight the Indy Hygiene Hub as part of its 12 Months of Giving program. https://indyhygienehub.org Indy Hygiene Hub provides hygiene items to families around Indianapolis to affirm dignity and restore hope. They
May/June 12 Months of Giving Recipient: Civic Theatre of Greater Layfayette
The GRAND Foundation is proud to support the Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette as part of it’s 12 Months of Giving Program. The mission of the theater is to enhance the artistic and cultural environment of Greater Layfayette, IN through
